DGGI cracks down on Offshore Online Money Gaming firms to curb Tax Evasion



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The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) is taking strong action against offshore online money gaming firms to combat tax evasion. So far, 357 websites and nearly 2,400 bank accounts have been blocked, with approximately Rs. 126 crore frozen. The DGGI is urging the public to be cautious and avoid engaging with these platforms, as non-compliant entities evade GST, distort fair competition, and potentially support illicit activities. Investigations have also led to arrests of individuals facilitating these games from outside India.

DGGI blocks 357 websites/URLs of illegal/non-compliant offshore online money gaming entities In two other separate cases, DGGI collectively blocks nearly 2,400 bank accounts and freezes nearly Rs. 126 crore DGGI advises public to remain cautious and not engage with offshore online money gaming platforms The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has intensified its enforcement actions against offshore online gaming entities. The online money gaming industry compri
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The DGGI has blocked 357 websites/URLs of non-compliant offshore online money gaming entities and has collectively blocked nearly 2,400 bank accounts, freezing approximately Rs. 126 crore.

The crackdown is to curb tax evasion, as these offshore entities are evading GST by failing to register, concealing taxable pay-ins, and bypassing tax obligations. This non-compliance distorts fair competition and harms local businesses.

They are evading GST by failing to register, concealing taxable pay-ins, and bypassing their tax obligations. They also operate through 'mule' bank accounts to process transactions.

The DGGI advises the public to remain cautious and not engage with offshore online money gaming platforms, as it may jeopardise personal finances and indirectly support activities that undermine financial integrity and national security.

Yes, three individuals facilitating online money gaming platforms from outside India have been arrested, and investigations against more individuals are ongoing.




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